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Published
October 17, 2013

Many testify against revising Maine mining rules

But those who speak in support of easing the standards say the changes would create jobs.
Published
October 11, 2013

Environmental group: Studies detail risks of mining Bald Mountain

But the state DEP, which is devising new mining rules for Maine, calls the 20-year-old pollution warnings outdated.
Published
September 24, 2013

Report criticizes DEP as Maine’s lake-water quality dips

The Natural Resources Council of Maine cites cuts in staffing and funding for programs.
Published
September 16, 2013

Mosquito tests show EEE virus increase in Maine

With 13 more mosquito pools in York County testing positive for EEE, precautions are advised.
Published
September 7, 2013

Dragonfly in mud a canary in coal mine for our times

Researchers are looking at the dragonfly, a “sentinel” species that can provide clues to potentially harmful environmental conditions we otherwise might not notice.
Published
September 5, 2013

Cruise visits to Portland on course for polluting less

Carnival, whose vessels frequent the city, will use a new exhaust gas cleaning system on 32 of its ships over the next three years.
Published
August 20, 2013

EEE virus found in York mosquito sampling

Experts expect more mosquitoes to test positive for the dangerous virus before summer ends.
Published
August 19, 2013

Draft of new Maine mining rules raises concerns

The DEP releases a draft report that sparks controversy even before it’s fully understood.
Published
August 19, 2013

Owner says recently quarantined Scarborough pet shop will close

Two cases this year of the deadly parvovirus kept Little Paws Pet Shop from selling puppies and also brought protests from Maine Citizens Against Puppy Mills.
Published
August 18, 2013

Bat war calls for nuclear option

The fight to save brown bats from white-nose syndrome includes using sterilized weapons bunkers as caves.